How to care for your PUMA Pro Performance Kit

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As a global leader in athletic wear, Puma understands that your club jersey represents more than just sportswear. It symbolises team pride, sporting heritage, and athletic excellence.

One Sports Puma is dedicated to supplying top-quality kits through performance technology and durability. Follow this detailed guide to learn how to care for your jersey and all your uniform components to preserve the quality of fabrics while protecting all badge applications and ensuring all products stay in optimal condition. 

Why Proper Jersey Care Matters

Your club PUMA Pro Performance Custom Kit invests in quality athletic apparel, standard washing practices can harm your jersey and compromise its performance features. Improper washing and drying execution often leads to:

  • Early fading of PUMA’s signature vibrant colours
  • Causing badges and crests to peel off
  • Weakening of the Dry Cell fabric technology
  • Diminish moisture-wicking capabilities
  • Compromised breathability and comfort

Pre-Wash Stain Treatment

When removing grass, dirt, sweat, and blood stains, puma kits need special attention. Follow this guide for stain-removal tips:

  • Attack all stains before washing
  • Avoid chlorine bleach; it can damage PUMA’s specialised polyester Dry Cell material
  • Pre-soak in warm water (below 40 degrees) to loosen dirt and grass stains
  • For persistent stains, use a diluted vinegar solution, the diluted solution helps remove odour
  • Stay alert to the collar and underarm areas where stains commonly occur

Recommended Washing Instructions 

  • Turn kits inside out to protect Puma badges and applications
  • Separate jerseys by colour (keep white PUMA kits in separate washes to dark colours/kits)
  • Stay away from fabric softeners. This can compromise PUMA’s technical fabric features
  • Empty pockets and remove any item that could damage the kit

Professional Washing Methods

There are two ways to wash your One Sports Puma Custom Performance Kit. 

Option 1: Machine Wash

  • Use cold water only (30 degrees or below)
  • Select a delicate washing cycle to guard PUMA’s premium materials
  • Use bleach-free, colour-safe detergents
  • Dodge detergents with powerful chemicals that can hurt the technical fabric components
  • Wash matching items together to avert friction deterioration from happening
  • Use a mesh laundry bag for additional protection

Option 2: Hand Wash (Puma Preferred Washing Method)

When hand washing, it is only recommended to use cold water exclusively. Gentle handwashing techniques to protect badges and crests. Avoid wringing out water when drying the kit and gently squeeze the water out of the kit. This method will best protect your Puma kit and ensure longevity within the athletic apparel. 

Drying Guidelines 

The strongly recommended practices for drying your One Sports Puma Custom Performance Kit are as follows:

  • Hang the kit in fresh air. Avoid hanging the kit in sunlight
  • Reshape while damp for optimal fit
  • Invest in padded clothes hangers to maintain shoulder structure
  • Space out hanging garments for maximum ventilation 

Important Cautions

There are severe must-nots when caring for your performance kit.

  • Stay away from tumble-drying techniques
  • High-heat exposure will cause the kit to shrink and fade in colour
  • Once a jersey completes its cold cycle in the washing machine, take it out and air dry it immediately
  • Never iron badges or applications

Helpful Tips Recommended by One Sports Puma

  • Store jerseys on proper hangers when not in use
  • Always verify water temperature to ensure cold wash (30 degrees or below recommended)
  • Make sure jerseys are not damp when storing them in the wardrobe
  • Entertain having multiple jerseys to rotate through training sessions, keeping the gameday jersey for gameday only

Following the One Sports Puma Custom Performance Kit tips and guides, you protect your custom kit’s longevity, look and feel. Puma’s dedication to quality sporting apparel should be equalled by the players to maintain a kit in top-tier condition.

Following the guide allows you to wear your jersey proudly for many seasons.

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Middle Park FC and South Melbourne FC partner in free All Abilities Football program

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Middle Park FC and South Melbourne FC are teaming up to make football more inclusive for children across the community. South Melbourne’s free All Abilities Football Program, launched in 2018, will now be launched at Middle Park FC, giving neurodivergent and disabled children more opportunities to play football in a fun, welcoming and supportive environment.

The program will run on Saturdays from 17 October to 7 November 2026 at Alan Davidson Field in Albert Park, with sessions taking place from 10-11am. The initiative aims to help more children experience the benefits of community football, while ideally creating a pathway towards ongoing participation in the sport.

Football for every ability

The All Abilities Football Program welcomes children of all abilities, whether new to football or those who already love the game. Coaches from Middle Park FC and South Melbourne FC will deliver the sessions, helping participants develop football skills, build confidence and enjoy playing with others. The program places inclusion at its heart, aiming to create an environment where every child can participate, learn at their own pace and feel part of a team. This includes both blind and powerchair football, both of which South Melbourne has championed.

There is no participation fee to attend the sessions, giving families an opportunity to introduce their children to the sport without the financial commitment often associated with organised sport.

Building confidence and community connections

Sport can help children develop important social skills, form friendships and build confidence. A welcoming football environment can also give children opportunities to work with others, practice communication and celebrate achievement. For neurodivergent and disabled children, inclusive sporting opportunities can help create a stronger sense of belonging. They can take part in a team environment that recognises different abilities and encourages participation.

Families can also benefit from connecting with local clubs and other community members. These relationships can help build support networks and encourage more families to become involved in grassroots sport. The partnership between Middle Park FC and South Melbourne FC highlights how community clubs can work together to reduce barriers and create more inclusive opportunities.

Details

The free All Abilities Football Program will run across four Saturday sessions.

Dates: 17th October, 24th October, 31st October and 7th November 2026.

Time: 10-11am

Location: Alan Davidson Field, Fields 18 and 19, Aughtie Drive, Albert Park, Victoria 3206

How to register

Families can register their children through the online registration form shared by Middle Park FC and South Melbourne FC. The clubs have provided a Google Forms registration link in their original announcement. Families should use the form linked through the clubs’ official social media posts to access the full registration details. The link can also be found here.

The clubs also encourage families to share the opportunity with schools, support organisations and community groups that may know children who would benefit.

Creating a More Inclusive Football Community

The partnership between Middle Park FC and South Melbourne FC is an important step towards making grassroots football accessible to more children and those who are disabled. By offering free sessions in a supportive environment, the clubs are helping children build skills, make friends and experience the joy of playing football. The message is simple: everyone deserves the opportunity to belong, participate and thrive through sport.

Melbourne Victory and BYD drive innovation through new major partnership

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Melbourne Victory has officially welcomed BYD as a Major Partner and the Club’s exclusive Motor Vehicle Supplier for the next 12 months. At a partner launch bringing together the two organisations, the focus is on building around innovation, growth and a drive for success. The partnership will place BYD at the centre of Melbourne Victory’s fan experience. The brand will feature on the front of both the A-League men’s and women’s home and away jerseys. This gives BYD a strong presence across matchdays, broadcasts and digital content throughout the season.

The partnership extends well beyond the playing kit. BYD will be integrated across Melbourne Victory’s media, Academy and community assets. The two organisations will also collaborate through Member and pathways programs. This creates opportunities for BYD to connect with Victory supporters across multiple touchpoints.

For BYD, the partnership provides a direct connection with Melbourne Victory’s growing supporter and member base. The automotive brand has built a rapidly expanding presence in Australia and New Zealand. Its partnership with Victory provides another platform to build awareness and engage with Australian consumers. BYD Australia Chief Operating Officer Stephen Collins said the alignment between the two organisations was a key factor behind the deal.

“At BYD we’re enormously excited to welcome the Melbourne Victory into the BYD family as an exclusive automotive partner,” Collins said.

“What really appeals to us was the culture of innovation and the hunger for success.”

That alignment is reflected in the way the partnership will operate. BYD will not simply appear on Melbourne Victory assets. The brand will be connected to the Club’s members, fans, business network, pathways and community programs. Melbourne Victory Managing Director Caroline Carnegie said the partnership reflects a shared ambition for continued growth. She also highlighted the organisations’ common focus on leading, connecting and inspiring their communities. Together, Melbourne Victory and BYD will bring the partnership to life across matchdays, media, community initiatives and supporter experiences throughout the 2026-27 season.

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